Tag: Lifestyle
-
LOOSE ENDS 11/13: Rent Parties
By Pam Hersh In this time of high angst over the state of our democracy, job security, fiscal resources, housing insecurity/potential eviction, and, of course, our health during a raging pandemic, I have had the best time going to a party, albeit a virtual one. The celebration is known as a “rent party,” an annual…
-
LOOSE ENDS 10/30: Tay Walker: YWCA Princeton’s new executive director
By Pam Hersh Tay Walker never just wanted a job. She sought a job that consumed her thoughts morning, noon and night, a job that made her want to dive in rather than check out. Her dream became a reality four months ago, as she assumed the role of the YWCA Princeton’s new executive director.…
-
LOOSE ENDS 10/23: Marvin Reed
By Pam Hersh I had emailed renowned New Jersey political analyst Ingrid Reed about the Princeton Adult School/Princeton Public Library’s free, upcoming lectures that Ingrid organized and would host on the topic of the 2020 election. The email I received from her in return had nothing to do with the lecture series. Instead, she told…
-
LOOSE ENDS 10/16: Bus Shelters
By Pam Hersh In spite of being stressed and overwhelmed with COVID related problems, Princeton officials remembered to give me a gift that has been 40 years in the making. Wrapped in construction tape on Palmer Square, it is on display for everyone to see – and use. After decades of my whining about the…
-
Technology instructor with ties to South Brunswick, Edison offers classes through Princeton Adult School
By Pam Hersh In 2020, Zoom has become a new member of my family, as it has for so many COVID cooped up people. The relationship, however, has been virtually rocky. At times, Zoom has been my best friend connecting me with friends and family for virtual hugging fests, creative non-profit fundraisers, bridge/bingo/Mahjong parties and…
-
LOOSE ENDS 10/9: Matthew Parker, Princeton Adult School instructor
By Pam Hersh In 2020, Zoom has become a new member of my family, as it has for so many COVID cooped up people. The relationship, however, has been virtually rocky. At times, Zoom has been my best friend connecting me with friends and family for virtual hugging fests, creative non-profit fundraisers, bridge/bingo/Mahjong parties and…
-
LOOSE ENDS 10/2: The Sourlands
By Pam Hersh Among the many important directives and declarations that Gov. Phil Murphy has issued during this first term in office is one that has had a profound impact on me. On June 22, 2018, Gov. Murphy declared on “A Late Show” with Stephen Colbert that Central Jersey is a real place – even…
-
LOOSE ENDS 9/25: The Jewish Center of Princeton’s Rosh Hashanah service
By Pam Hersh I felt sad and numb – like I was living on the set of one of Shakespeare’s grim tragedies and in no mood to celebrate the Jewish New Year, which is supposed to be a time of hope, renewal and reflection. The world was a stage of deadly fires, deadly social injustice,…
-
LOOSE ENDS 9/18: Bruce Traub
By Pam Hersh I am old, I am elderly, I am in the COVID high-risk category. Numerous times during the past seven months, caring people looking out for my well-being have made sure to remind me of my age – a fact that I tried but failed to forget. At least my memory is in…